The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-18
ADJUSTMENTS.

ENGLIsH's-NIARIE PRESCOTT AS ssczEKA"
Miss Marie Prescott began limited engage
ment at -English's last night, appearing in the
title role of "Czeka,' play of much dramatic
strength and interest The performance, so far
as the star is concerned. can be highly com
mended. Her "Czeka" is an impersonation of
much force and intensity, particularly in the
heavier scenes. The expression of the conflict
ing emotions of love, revenge and maternal af-
lection. the bitter denunciation of falsity and
dishonor, and the vehement declarations of pas
sion, all combined to make the performance a
remarkable one. The recital of Czeka's own
history, disguised as a romance, story of Jew
ish persecution, at the end of the second act,
was admirably DONE and was productive of a
great outhurst OF applause, and a call OF the
actress before the curtain. Mr.. r. D. Mclean,
the leading man, has heretofore been q
stranger to Indianapolis audiences He has
commanding appearance and powerful voice,
but he does not use it with discretion, and his
acting, at times. is stilted and ungraceful At
times, however, his work was very commenda-
BILE. The company otherwise is fair. Last
night Miss Maynard, who has been playing
Olga did not appear and Miss Smith, of this
city, an amateur, assumed the part, after having
had it but hour. and played it very creditably.
II is doubtful if the change would have been no.
tced had it not been for trif1ing ircongruty Of
costume and the announcement Of it from the
stage. Miss Prescott will appear in "Czeka"
again tonight and tomorrow night At the
matinee tomorrow she will impersonate Galatea,
in Gilbert's neurological comedy, "Pygmalion
and Galatea,"
MUsEUM-'cHRIS AND LENA"
Mr. Peter f. Baker, whose long connection
with Mr.. Farron as star Of the popular comedy,
"Chris and Lena" has made him we'll known to
theatergoers everywhere, began a weeks en-
gagement at the Museum yesterday with that
play. Last night the theater was packed to the
doors, and the laughter was incessant and up
| roarious. for tho piece is full of all sorts of
Sunny business" as we'll as attractive songs
and specialties. Mr.. Baker is an excellent dia-
lect comedian, besides very good singer and
his attractive stage ways and presence are much
original Irish comedian, John Kernel, and the
clever soubrette, Emily Vivian, aud others who
contribute to the entertainment by songs and
good character impersonations. ''Chris and Lee
| ma" will run all week at the Museum afternoon
| and evening" and large audiences may bs.ex-
| peeted.
Mr.. Edward C. McArdle is here arranging for
the appearance of Tony Hart in the new Irish mu-
! steal comedy, "Donny brook" at the Grand the
| latter part of the week, and Mr.. W. g. Hunter
jr, is in the city doing the preliminary work for
Hoyts Rag Baby" which will be seen at the
! Grand the first part of next week, with Frank
/ Daniels as Old Sport and the original company.
Mr.. j. Randall Brown. the mind reader and
spirituailstic medium whose seance on Sunday
/ night has caused so much wonder and comment,
/ will give another at the Grand tonight. at
which he will present altogether new expert
ments and manifestations Seats can be reserved
| during the day, SO that the crowd at the box
| Office at night may be avoided. The prices are
| 90 and 80 cents to all parts of the house